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The Band / Re: Kevin Ratterman moves to L.A.
« Last post by Mr. White on Yesterday at 12:37 PM »BTW, John, it was on his IG feed a while ago.
AND, perhaps my feelings were somewhat motivated by a docunentary I was watching on Flint, Michigan...and it just generally made me feel uneasy about divestment. It is in no way a personal indictment, or a critique of their character. I really think Kevin is one of the most gifted musicians I have ever seen, and as kind a person as you could ever meet. I wish him endless success. I just feel the loss (even if temporary) for Louisville.
Yeah, the loss for Louisville will be felt (if he doesn't keep La La Land in the mix and allow trusted friends to operate the place while he's gone - just my wish). Kevin and Lacey and MaryLiz (Twin Limb) are all very sweet and approachable people. They spoke with me for a long time after that album release show and signed and personalized for my teenaged grandson a photo I had taken of them performing as openers for MMJ at the Iroquois Amphitheatre shows in Louisville with my grandson in the foreground and them on stage. They were super eager to do that for me and went out of their way to make time for me on that special night for them. When telling Kevin about some of the more memorable Jim shows I saw that he was a part of, he amazed at how many really good and special shows I actually managed to make it to. I'm still holding out hopes that he keeps La La Land going with help from local friends and family, so he and all the local musicians (and MMJ) can come in and lay down tracks, touch up some issues with individual songs, do some producing, etc. whenever he's in town. Jim keeps close contacts in Louisville and has a house. I'd bet Kevin will try to do the same.
